expert reviews of cheap hotels in Madrid

Colors is one of our Madrid favorites, for its reasonable rates and guest services. It's an (ahem!) colorful place, with punchy decor and bedding.

A. Nebrija is a small, six-room family establishment we regard to be the best bargain in Madrid, complete with Old Spanish charm.

The Hostal Cruz-Sol has it all—rock-bottom prices, comfy rooms, and a cool and convenient location...overlooks the Plaza de Santa Cruz and is just a minute from Puerta del Sol.

the Hostal Persal is an 80-room Madrid classic, where an appealing minimalist aesthetic sets the tone.

Hotel San Lorenzo, perched just off Gran Via, impresses to the nines with its country style and bargain rates.

Though only a one-star venue, the Hotel Europa has recently begun acting suspiciously like a three-star: renovated rooms boast beautiful new furnishings, fresh fabrics, marble baths, and tons of amenities from sofas to satellite TVs.

The Hotel Plaza Mayor is worth the few extra euros for its bonus services, accountability, and warm welcome.

If you're not opposed to shelling out a few extra euros, then check into the three-star Hotel Regente. It's worth it!

In our opinion, the four-star Hotel Meninas is the most tasteful non-chain establishment in Madrid—UN representatives and Gay Pride visitors agree.